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3 1/2 inch gauge "Tich" 0-4-0T - stock code 12073

A 3 1/2 inch gauge "Tich" 0-4-0T, LBSC's classic beginner's tank locomotive, in its original small boiler form with Walschaerts valve gear.

On hydraulic test the boiler held pressure well until the water gauge seals failed; it has a nutted and calked firebox with soft solder calking to the backhead.

The chassis is stiff to turn over although without tight spots - it needs stripping, cleaning and oiling, then reassembling.

Includes free UK shipping.

gauge 3 1/2 inch
length/inches 15 1/2
width/inches 6 1/2
height/inches 9 1/2
weight/kg 9
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type pole
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered with nutted and calked firebox
superheater(s) 1
superheater type flue tube
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes
chassis material steel, welded